Pinnwala Elephant Orphanage
One of the most popular excursion and tourist actration place in Sri Lanka. From all 90% of tourist definitely visit to Pinnawala Elephant orphanage. It was started on 1975 with 3 baby elephants loos mother in jungle. At this moment more than 100 elephants is there. Not only orphanage it's work as elephants hospital too. About 25 acres area you can see free elephants and also you can have rare experience that see the baby elephants bottle milk feeding and if you like you can feed them your self too. And there is possibility touch the this big elephants too but carefully.
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Peradeniya Royal botanical Garden
The Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya is situated about 5km to the west of city Kandy . It's visited more than 2 million people per year. Its largest botanical garden on the Sri Lanka extending to 147 acres (60h) and containing over 4000 kind of plants . The garden situated above the Royal palace Kandy. It was designated as forest reserve in 1856 and it became a sanctuary in 1938. The Royal Palace park known as wace Park is small park that overlooks Kandy Lake and most of the city. In the park is a Japanese field gun which was captured by the British 14th Army in Burma during World war 02 and presented to the city of Kandy by Lord Mountbatten supreme allied South East Asia Theatre.
Kandy
Kandy Andy is the last Kingstown city of Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains and green forest which are home to tea plantations and a biodiverse rainforest. Kandy is a home of the world famous sacred Buddhist sites including the (Dalada Maligawa) Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha shrine. There is also a celebration Kandy, which is the grand Esala Perahera annual procession festival every year in August. Kandy is one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Polonaruwa
Second capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD. This ancient city is today one of the most beautiful centers of this island's cultural heritage. We will also visit the remains of the Royal Palace and Parakrama Samudra, a huge man made water reservoir.
Anuradhapura
One of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka (first Kingston city). Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is believed that from the 4th century BC until the beginning of the 11th century AD it was the capital of the Sinhalese. Around Anuradhapura still you can see historical Buddhist temples, kings palaces and huge lakes which belong to 4th - 11th AD.
Ruwanwelisaya
You will see the 2nd Century BC shrine containing the Buddha’s collar bone relic, the Abhayagiriya temple and the Jetawanaramaya dagobas. Next is a visit to the Kuttam Pokuna (also known as the twin ponds) and the Samadhi Buddha, a statue of the Buddha in a meditative pose which is being acknowledged worldwide as a masterpiece.
Sigiriya
Sigiria is a very popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.
Dambulla rock cave temple
​Dambulla rock temple is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that King Valagambahu took refuge in the 1st century B.C. He later turned the caves into a rock temple. Some of the frescoes found here are over 2,000 years old and there is a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha carved out of the living rock some 14 meters long.
Devon falls
Devon Falls is a waterfall in Sri Lanka, situated 6 km west of Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya District on the A7 highway. The falls is named after a pioneer English coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation is situated nearby the falls. The waterfall is 97 metres high and is the 19th highest on the Island. The falls formed by Kothmale Oya, a tributary of Mahaweli River. The altitude of Devon falls is 1,140m above sea level.
Galle
The walled city of Galle. Is a major ocean site city in Sri Lanka Southwest cost. Situated 120km from Colombo. It's known for Galle Fort. The fortified old city founded by Portuguese Colonists in the 16th century. Before the arrivel of the Portuguese it was the main port on the island. Stone sea walls expanded by the Dutch. Encircle nice streets with Architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings Includ the 18th century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort southeast corner. Now Galle Fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining Fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Galle other landmarks include #. Natural harbour #. National Maritime Museum #. St, Mary's Cathedral and in front of the Galle Fort situated Galle international cricket Stadium
St. Clair's Falls
​One of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and commonly known as the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka", is one of six waterfalls affected by the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project. St Clair's falls is the 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The total height is 80m, with two drops and a total width of 50m.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a city located in the hills of tea country in central Sri Lanka. This city is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city, overlooked by Pidurutalagala mountain, is Sri Lanka's tallest mountain. Nuwara Eliya is known for it's temperate, cool climate making it the coolest area in Sri Lanka. Many of the city's buildings retain features from the colonial period such as the Queen's cottage, General's house, Grand hotel, Hill club, St Andrews hotel and the Town post office. Even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style. The town acttractions include a golf course, trout streams, Victoria park and Greogory Lake. Short walk from the city Nuwaraeliya one can see many waterfalls from 30m to 80m in height .It's also an easy drive to Horton plains national park and World's End from Nuwara Eliya.
Bentota
Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka. It's approximately 65km South from Colombo. Bentota is situated on the southern bank of the Bentota river mouth (delta) Bentota is a perfect destination for water sports. Bentota also has a nice sandy beach, close to the Sea Turtle hatchery, the Brief garden and Kanda Viharyawhich is an old temple containing a huge statue of Lord Buddha.
Udawalawe National park
Udawalawe National park is situated about 165km from Colombo. The National park world popular for Touris birds which fly from other countries as well. Udawalawe is an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants. Many elephants are attracted to the park because of The Udawalawe Reservoir and the National park covers more than 30820 hectares. This national park contains Lankan leopards, but they are seldom seen. Animals which are common within the parkinclude Sri Lankan Sambar deer, Sri Lankan Axis deer, Indian Muntjac , Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain, wild boar, water buffalo, the golden jackal, and the Ceylon Spiny mouse, the bush rat, mongoose, crocodiles, water monitors, snakes and many more.
Yala National park
Yala National park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park covers 979 square kilometres. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It's important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants , Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climate region.
Unawatuna
Unawatuna is another very important coastal town and popular tourist attraction destination, famous for its beautiful beach and corals. A lot of fun can be had in Unawatuna. One can taste delicious sea food, swim and relax on calm beaches, and surfing is possible in the Indian ocean from the long beach.
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa Holidays is a southern city located in a beautiful location and it has many natural resources such as clean beaches, coral, clear water that increase the tourist interest to the city. Of course, tourists can enjoy sea food at many nice sea food restaurants along the beach. There is even a glass bottom boat which allows for an amazing view of the coraland you can snorkel and dive from as well!
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Ambalangoda
If you travel towards Galle, you will happen to see fearsome masks on display in the shops lining the roads of this town. Ambalangoda is world famous for the carving of wood masks used in exorcism ceremonies, puppetry and several other forms of dance or drama. Ambalangoda is a place of adventure and discovery rather than for rest and luxury. It has a long wild beach you can explore all to yourself.
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Mirissa
Mirissa is a small town on the South coast of Sri Lanka. About 150km South from the Colombo. Mirissa is the owner of a beautiful crescent shaped beach with modest guesthouses around and a string of simple sea food restaurants. Mirissa's night life makes it a popular tourist destination. It's also a fishing port and is known as one of the island's main locations for watching Atlantic whales and dolphins!
Weligama
Weligama is another popular tourist destination on the Southern coast of Sri Lanka, located about 145km South of Colombo. The name weligama meaning "Sandy village " refers to Sandy sweep Bay. The main industry include tourism and fishing. This area is world famous for its distinct stilt fishermen, who erect a single pole in chest deep water on the beach.
Ella
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka. It's about 200km East of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1200 metres above sea level. The area has rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than the surrounding lowlands due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
